Overtime · Checked October 25, 2026
Overtime laws by state: weekly and daily overtime
Federal law requires time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees, in every state. Four states also count hours in a day.
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| State | Overtime is due for | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Over 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week (employers with 4 or more employees). | Alaska Statutes 23.10.060 |
| California | Over 8 hours in a day, 40 in a week, and the first 8 hours on the seventh straight day. Double time over 12 hours in a day. | California Labor Code section 510 |
| Colorado | Over 12 hours in a day, 12 straight hours, or 40 in a week. | Colorado COMPS Order (7 CCR 1103-1), rule 4.1 |
| Nevada | Over 40 in a week, and over 8 hours in a 24-hour period for employees paid less than 1.5 times the minimum wage. | Nevada Revised Statutes 608.018 |
| Every other state and DC | Over 40 hours in a workweek (federal Fair Labor Standards Act) | 29 U.S.C. 207 |
Some states also have their own weekly overtime rule for employers that federal law does not cover. Our overtime calculator works out time and a half and double time for any rate, and the no tax on overtime guide explains the federal deduction.
Frequently asked questions
Which states have daily overtime?
Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada. California also requires double time after 12 hours in a day.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.